M&A Analyst - Intern (France)

About Everfield

Everfield is a long-term investor and growth partner for European vertical market and specialist software companies. We acquire successful, mission-critical software businesses and support them in accelerating sustainable growth while preserving their entrepreneurial identity.

Our growing ecosystem brings together ambitious teams and software companies operating across a wide range of industries throughout Europe.

About the Role

As an M&A Analyst Intern, you will support Everfield’s M&A team throughout the investment lifecycle, from market mapping and opportunity assessment to valuation, due diligence and transaction execution.

You will gain hands-on exposure to live transactions while developing a strong understanding of vertical software business models and the European technology landscape.

What You Will Do

• Research and map vertical software markets across France

• Identify and assess potential acquisition opportunities

• Analyse companies’ business models, markets, competitive positioning and financial performance

• Build valuation analyses and review software-specific metrics, including recurring revenue, retention, growth and profitability

• Prepare company profiles, investment materials and internal recommendations

• Support financial, commercial and operational due diligence

• Assist the team throughout transaction execution and closing

• Engage with founders and business owners as part of the origination process

• Maintain accurate company and transaction data in the CRM

• Contribute to AI and automation initiatives across sourcing, screening and internal M&A processes

What We Are Looking For

• Currently completing a Master’s degree in finance, business or engineering

• Previous experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction services or a similar environment

• Understanding of financial statements, valuation methods and M&A processes

• Strong financial modelling, analytical and synthesis skills

• Interest in software, technology and recurring-revenue business models

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Professional fluency in French and English

• German or Spanish would be an advantage

Your Profile

• Curious about software, technology and entrepreneurship

• Tenacious, energetic and comfortable engaging with founders and senior executives

• Proactive and eager to take ownership of your work

• Structured and attentive to detail, with the discipline to follow established processes

• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team

• Able to adapt quickly and continuously improve the way work is delivered

• Entrepreneurial, hands-on and internationally minded

Why Join Everfield?

• Gain meaningful, end-to-end exposure to European software M&A

• Work directly on live sourcing, valuation and due diligence activities

• Develop a strong understanding of vertical software business models

• Take ownership of projects from the beginning of your internship

• Join an entrepreneurial and international team in a rapidly growing European software ecosystem